Impactful 1st Grade Teacher - Urban Education & Growth

KIPP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

403B matching

Tuition reimbursement for uncertified

Job summary

KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools (KPPS) is seeking an Elementary 1st Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time role sits within a mission-driven network, emphasizing joyful, inclusive classrooms and strong family partnerships.

You will teach core literacy and numeracy, align with provided curricula, and contribute to KPPS’s equitable education goals. You will collaborate with grade-level teams and instructional coaches to deliver rigorous instruction, manage a positive

Qualifications

• 2+ years of full-time teaching experience, urban setting preferred.
• Pennsylvania teaching certification required or enrollment in PA-approved program within 1 year of hire.
• Criminal and child abuse background checks required prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Create rigorous, engaging unit and daily lesson plans using provided curricula/resources.
• Maintain a positive, organized, safe classroom environment and communicate with families.
• Model and implement school policies; serve as a role model for students.

Skills

2+ years teaching experience

Classroom management

Cultural competence

Anti-racism

Communication

Education

PA State teaching certification (Level I or II)

Certification within PA-approved program if uncertified

Background checks (PA State Police, PA Child Abuse, FBI)

Job description

KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools (KPPS) is seeking an Elementary 1st Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time role sits within a mission-driven network, emphasizing joyful, inclusive classrooms and strong family partnerships.

You will teach core literacy and numeracy, align with provided curricula, and contribute to KPPS’s equitable education goals. You will collaborate with grade-level teams and instructional coaches to deliver rigorous instruction, manage a positive